diff --git a/src/as/com/threerings/flex/ChatControl.as b/src/as/com/threerings/flex/ChatControl.as
index 3e0f4a9c..9a891dd6 100644
--- a/src/as/com/threerings/flex/ChatControl.as
+++ b/src/as/com/threerings/flex/ChatControl.as
@@ -80,6 +80,14 @@ public class ChatControl extends HBox
         return _txt;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Provides access to the send button.
+     */
+    public function get sendButton () :CommandButton
+    {
+        return _but;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Request focus to this chat control.
      */